Smallmouth Bass and Similar Species
Micropterus dolomieu
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Key differences: Upper jaw extends beyond the rear margin of the eye; deep notch in dorsal fin; prominent horizontal dark stripe on sides; scales on cheek and operculum are of similar size.
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Key differences: Upper jaw extends slightly beyond the eye but not as far as Largemouth Bass; often has rows of dark spots below the lateral line; a patch of teeth on the tongue (absent in Smallmouth Bass).
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